New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) concluded its largest-ever sports recruitment with the induction of 332 athletes aimed at increasing India's presence on global podiums, including the 2030 Commonwealth Games, 2036 Olympics and beyond.

These 332 athletes included a record number of 179 women personnel. The athletes were selected from more than 14,000 applications. The CISF says all selected athletes are national-level medallists, and 18 of them are international-level gold medallists and 56 are national-level gold medallists.

With India bidding for Commonwealth Games 2030, the CISF-- one of the Central Armed Police Forces under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs--is setting eyes on the sporting spectacle...